Originally Posted by James35
There isn't a hollow axle to my knowledge that uses the standard D rings. However Niftech does sell one, but requires that you use their proprietary Rocket Rings. The Niftech axles are definately truer and smoother, and the pricing is about the same. But where they get you is their Rocket rings. Instead of $2.50 for a pair of standard D rings, you'll be forced to buy their Rocket rings at $15 a pair.
Yes, the Niftech Rocket Rings are more expensive but they are the hardest I have found anywhere and they are big rings but also the lightest due to the extensive machine work that Ray does!! I have used one pair for almost three seasons of outdoor racing and if you use carbon diff balls, you will have the smoothest diff available. I will not use anything else. The hollow axle, part #1005, one pair of Rocket rings, part #2002-R and the Niftech right side hub, part #1011 will cost you about $75.00. However, you will have the best! The only way you can order is by calling Niftech and that is where it gets tricky. Ray will try to sell you one of everything they have. I rarely get off of a phone call with Ray for under $200.00!! All of the Niftech products are of the highest quality so you get what you pay for.
PS: Do not buy the left side hub!! While it is an awesome piece, you cannot stay under the maximum track width using that hub.